Dennis Church over Wakatomika Creek
GoodKnox County, Ohio · 0.1 MI West of Encil · Structure no. 4233379
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 166
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dennis Church over Wakatomika Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dennis Church over Wakatomika Creek in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 166 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dennis Church over Wakatomika Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dennis Church over Wakatomika Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Dennis Church over Wakatomika Creek carry?
About 166 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Dennis Church over Wakatomika Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Dennis Church over Wakatomika Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.